Research and discover

1)      Find out about the Maoris in New Zealand. Who are they and how is their situation in New Zealand today?

The Maoris are the native people of New Zealand. They came from eastern Polynesia around 950, 1150 and 1350. They are now equal with the rest of the population in New Zealand.

2)      Compare the history of Australian Aborigines and New Zealand Maoris.

The meeting with the colonists were more peacefully and non-violent than in Australia. They had right similar to the whit population and they were allowed to vote.

3)      These two groups have had quite different experiences. Can you think of possible reasons for this?

They were not invaded in the same way that the Aborigines were and the whole conflict happened more peacefully and non-violent.  It happened much later in time, when the British did not have the same opportunities as when they invaded Australia.